Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join our team at Christus Health. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, testing, and result reporting.Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, testing, and result reporting.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Assure that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
• Calculate, enter, and/or verify results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System.
• Provide notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
• Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution.
• Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Adhere to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR.
  • One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
  • Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.Work Schedule and TypeVariesFull Time

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